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'Long live Chairman Mao': Supporters pay respects to founder of Communist China
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Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids
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EU to help cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
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Australian World Cup star Volpato fined over positive cocaine test
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'Hell': Father of surfers killed in Mexico testifies at trial
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Sabalenka edges Noskova to keep US Open treble bid alive
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Pegula outlasts Navarro to set US Open semi with Sabalenka
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Crude pushes towards $100 on Mideast flare-up, fanning inflation fears
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From trenches to catwalk: Ukraine's amputee soldiers hit the runway
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Record rain forces Asian Games athletes to evacuate accommodation
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UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch
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Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds
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ECB meets, weighing a tricky balance between savers and spenders
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Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation
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Pakistan police counter drone attacks with Ukraine-style nets
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NFL breaks new ground as 100,000 set to pack MCG in Australia
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Russia torments Kyiv with new 'horror' jet drones
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EU faces revolt over social media ban for children
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Iran attacks US base in Jordan as Hormuz impasse deepens
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Canada eyes researchers looking to leave 'hostile' US
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New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launch
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Tiafoe escapes Michelsen to reach US Open semi-finals
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Sabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive
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Carney touts Canada 'pivot' away from US as Trump levels new threat
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Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City
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Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
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Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach League Cup fourth round
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Argentina launches legal action against oil firms for Falklands drilling
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Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan
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Haaland double powers Man City to victory over Porto
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Villa take 'big step forward' with win over Brugge
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Sabalenka survives Noskova to return to US Open semi-finals
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Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow
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'South Park' changes name in dig at Trump
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Lawes and Marchant told to prove themselves in quest for England recalls
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OpenAI says AI solved one of math's hardest problems in days
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Smithsonian secretary to retire as Trump exerts control over institution
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Nearly 1,100 flights cancelled after UK air traffic control glitch
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Olympic archery opens with history and Napoleon for company
The first competition at one of Paris' postcard Olympic venues opened on Thursday at the Invalides, the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte, with the first records of the Games as Lim Si-hyeon topped women's archery qualifying.
Norris was 'silly' to delay Piastri pass at Hungarian Grand Prix
Lando Norris said on Thursday he was "silly" for not moving over earlier to allow McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to pass him during last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix and added it "was a stupid thing to do."
Dazzling Fiji down France in Olympic rugby sevens
Double Olympic champions Fiji showed again they are the team to beat in rugby sevens as they powered to a pulsating 19-12 win Thursday over the hosts at a packed Stade de France in Paris.
New Barcelona coach Flick hails 'unbelievable' Yamal
New Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Thursday hailed the performance of the Spanish club's teenage winger Lamine Yamal at Euro 2024, calling it "unbelievable".
Dressel has no confidence in fairness of swimming after doping scandal
Seven-time Olympic swimming gold medallist Caeleb Dressel said Thursday he has no confidence in the ability of authorities to ensure a fair contest in the pool at the Paris Games.
Olympic archery at Invalides opens with a little history
The first competition at one of Paris' postcard Olympic venues, opened on Thursday with the first records of the Games as Lim Si-hyeon topped women's archery qualifying at the Invalides.
West Indies' Sinclair out of third Test against England
West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out of the series finale against England at Edgbaston after having his forearm fractured by fast bowler Mark Wood in the second Test.
US not the world's anti-doping policeman, says WADA chief Banka
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief Witold Banka said Thursday his organisation plans to review the USA's Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act to ensure it was compliance with the global watchdog's rules.
Djokovic says don't write me off for Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic says he has "high expectations" as he chases an elusive Olympic gold medal, with his confidence unshaken despite a poor year by his stellar standards.
Durant brushes off age concerns ahead of Olympic challenge
Kevin Durant on Thursday brushed off suggestions from team-mate Joel Embiid that the advanced age of the USA's star-studded Olympic basketball squad could hinder their bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal in Paris.
Women's football kicks off at Olympics after first-day chaos
Women's football takes centre stage at the Paris Olympics on Thursday after a chaotic start to the sporting action at the Games in the men's football, while preparations ramp up for an unprecedented opening ceremony.
Olympic organisers want answers after Argentina-Morocco football chaos
Paris Olympics organisers were Thursday investigating the crowd trouble during a chaotic football match between Argentina and Morocco that marred the opening day of sport at the Games.
England unchanged as they aim for West Indies clean sweep
England have named an unchanged side for the third Test at Edgbaston as they target a series clean sweep of the West Indies.
Biles nails signature vault in Olympic gymnastics training
US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles got her first taste of Bercy Arena on Thursday, opening podium training on balance beam ahead of the start of the Olympic women's competition at the weekend.
Djokovic, Nadal set for Olympics second-round showdown
Grand Slam record-breakers Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on an Olympics second-round collision course in the draw for the Paris Games on Thursday.
'Un-Australian' swim coach faces being sent home from Olympics
An Australian swimming coach faced being sent home from the Paris Olympics on Thursday after endorsing a South Korean to win ahead of two of his countrymen.
Curry backs Harris White House bid, wants 'unifying' Olympic gold
USA basketball star Stephen Curry gave his public backing to Kamala Harris's bid for the White House on Thursday and believes Olympic glory will help unite the country ahead of November's US presidential elections.
US Olympic chiefs call for truce in global doping storm
US Olympic chiefs called for an end to the feud between American anti-doping officials and the World Anti-Doping Agency on Thursday after fresh verbal sparring.
Punters surf the Olympic odds
The Olympics may not come close to the betting revenue from the World Cup but once every four years it gives followers of sports such as surfing and breakdancing a rare chance to have a flutter.
French driver Ocon signs for 'ambitious' F1 team Haas
French driver Esteban Ocon has signed a multi-year deal to drive for Haas, the American Formula One team announced on Thursday ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Djokovic, Nadal in potential second-round clash at Olympics
Grand Slam record-breakers Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on an Olympics second-round collision course in the draw for the Paris Games on Thursday.
Murray withdraws from Paris Olympics singles but will play doubles
Andy Murray withdrew from the tennis singles at the Paris Olympics on Thursday but the two-time gold medallist will play doubles in what will be the final event of his glittering career.
Murray withdraws from Olympics tennis singles but will play doubles
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the tennis singles at the Paris Olympics but will still take part in the doubles, the two-time gold medallist said on Thursday.
France winger Diaby joins Saudi's Al-Ittihad
France winger Moussa Diaby has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, where he will team up with compatriots Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante under French coach Laurent Blanc, the Saudi club said Wednesday.
Olympic gymnastics - three things to watch
Artistic gymnastics at Paris 2024 gets underway at the Bercy Arena on Saturday.
Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold
Iga Swiatek is returning to a happy hunting ground as she seeks a first Olympic crown to add to her four French Open titles at Roland Garros.
Emerging talents primed for Paris but Olympic boxing on the ropes
Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Lennox Lewis are among the boxing greats who have cut their teeth at the Olympics, with a new generation of fighters eager to follow in their footsteps in Paris.
Viktor Axelsen, 'calm competitive dragon' of Danish badminton
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen lost his world number one ranking in June after 131 weeks at the top, but the reigning Olympic badminton champion is dead set on defending his gold medal in Paris.
Andrade - Brazil's brilliant vault queen
Rebeca Andrade vaulted into Olympic history in Tokyo when she became the first Brazilian woman to win gymnastics gold.
European sprint queen Asher-Smith targets elusive Olympic crown
Dina Asher-Smith once watched up close as Jessica Ennis-Hill won Olympic heptathlon gold and now Britain's greatest ever female sprinter hopes the roles will be reversed in Paris.
Late-night gamer Verstappen eyes redemption at Belgian Grand Prix
A week after ranting on the team radio in Budapest, Max Verstappen heads to the Belgian Grand Prix warned to take "nothing for granted" and advised by Red Bull to give up late-night simulation racing during race weekends.
Bradley says Tiger will be 'as involved as he wants' in Ryder Cup
New 2025 US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley says Tiger Woods, who was in talks for the post, will be as involved with the US squad as he desires.